Question 1

for what reason would an eye dr not give me alphagan (brimonidine) for eye pain?

Accepted Answer

Not for eye pain: Alphagan is a glaucoma medication not a pain reliever.  It contains  brimonidine, a type of medicine called an Alpha agonist that causes the ciliary body to reduce the amount of  fluid that filters out of the blood vessels and thus  would raise the pressure in the eye.  It does the opposite- it causes eye pressure to drop.

Question 2

can the eye medication brimonidine cause low blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

No, it does not.: No, Brimonidine does not affect blood pressure.
It is used as an eye drop lowering eye pressure.

Question 3

does the eye drop brimonidine cause low blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

No: The absorption of this medication from the eye when used as directed, does not introduce enough into the circulation to affect the blood pressure.

Question 4

can children use brimonidine?

Accepted Answer

If indicated: It is used for ocular hypertension or glaucoma, rare in childhood, hence it would be warranted and a doctor would prescribe it

Question 5

is there a generic equivalent  for alphagan (brimonidine)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Brimonidine is the generic equivalent for alphagan, (brimonidine) used to lower the internal eye pressure to treat glaucoma.  Your ophthalmologist can prescribe this for you if it fits into your overall treatment regimen for this disease.

Question 6

is alphagan (brimonidine) a sulfa med?

Accepted Answer

No: Alphagan (brimonidine) is not a sulfa drug.

Question 7

can pregnant women use brimonidine?

Accepted Answer

Brimonidine: Brimonidine is FDA Pregnancy Category B.

Question 8

are the side effects of brimonidine something to worry about?  but i might go blind if i don't use it?

Accepted Answer

Brimonidine: None that I am aware of, for topical use for treating open-angle glaucoma. Consult your opthalmologist for further reassurance.

Question 9

is there a generic alphagan (brimonidine)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The generic equivalent of alphagan is termed brimonidine which is available in your pharmacy on prescription by your ophthalmologist (you are seeing an ophthalmologist if you have glaucoma? Right?).

Question 10

i need to know if there is a generic for alphagan (brimonidine)?

Accepted Answer

Sure there is: It does contain a preservative called BKA which some folks are allergic too. Brand Alphagan (brimonidine) P contains a more gentle preservative. Ask your prescribing doctor if generic is ok for you to try.

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